LIFTING weights almost halves the risk of premature death among the over-50s, research shows.
A study found muscle strengthening workouts protect against almost every life-threatening illness.
Best results were seen in those who combined lifting weights with aerobic exercise and the benefit was strongest in women.
Perry Higley, 60, is a prime example of how using weights can benefit us in later life. The dad of seven, from Chelmsford, Essex, said he is often mistaken for a 40-year-old.
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